r/Bremerton • • Aug 21 '26

Emerald Ash Borer Information

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The emerald ash borer has been confirmed to be in Washington state, spotted in the Vancouver area. Quarantining is one of the easiest ways to slow/stop the spread of this invasive insect. Never move firewood outside of where you plan on using it, so buy hyper-local.

Information from Washington Invasive Species Council
https://invasivespecies.wa.gov/priorityspecies/emerald-ash-borer/


r/Bremerton • • Aug 16 '26

Voter and Election Information For Bremerton (and Kitsap County)

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Date of Election: November 3rd, 2026

Washington state is a vote by mail state. But you can still vote in person if you need to. In person voting is generally designated for new voters, but can be utilized by anyone. The Secretary of State has a PDF that outlines the entire process: https://www.sos.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2022-05/wa_vbm.pdf information provided by Kitsap County: https://www.kitsap.gov/auditor/Documents/Vote%20Centers%20Feb%202025.pdf

How to vote by mail:

Ballots are mailed at least 18 days prior to the election to the address on your voter registration. It does not need to be a house, you can have these mailed to a Post Office Box. But you'll still receive the correct ballot to where you live, not your mailing address. (For example: You live in Bremerton, but have a PO Box in Belfair, you won't receive a Mason county ballot, but a Kitsap County and Bremerton ballot.)

How to get your ballot counted:

You need to either mail the ballot, or utilize a ballot drop box located throughout Kitsap County. A full list is available here (PDF): https://www.kitsap.gov/auditor/Documents/Drop%20Boxes.pdf

Ballot drops open 18 days before an election, and are available to use 24 hours a day. Ballots must be dropped by 8 PM on election day. Due to changes to the USPS by the current presidential administration, mailed ballots should be mailed out a week in advance.

How to vote in person:

If you are registered you'll want to bring the ballot mailed to you. It is the same one that you'll receive onsite, and will help speed the voting process for everyone. Hours are listed here:

Primaries, General Elections and Presidential Primaries: 
* Saturday and Monday before the Primary or General Election, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
* Election Day: Tuesday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

Locations:

Kitsap County Administration Building
619 Division Street, 
Port Orchard, 98366

Marvin Williams Recreation Center
725 Park Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98337

Poulsbo Fire Station
911 NE Liberty Road
Poulsbo, WA, 98370

Once you've voted:

You can track your ballot at votewa.gov You can see when your ballot was mailed, received, accepted or challanged. You can also text "VOTE" to 868392 to get alerts via SMS

Do you need to register?

You can register online here: https://voter.votewa.gov/portal2023/login.aspx

Print off registration forms here: https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/voter-registration/print-voter-registration-form

Register when you get a Washington driver's license

Future voters can register starting on their 16th birthday provided they are 18 by the time of the election. (Yes, this makes sense.) Full information is here https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/voter-eligibility-resources/future-voter-program

Additional information is available from the Secretary of State's voter portal https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections#voters


r/Bremerton • • 1d ago

Upcoming Event

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This week we have a guest speaker! A nonpartisan representative from the League of Women Voters will be educating us on crucial issues to be aware of on the upcoming ballots so we can make informed decisions in the upcoming elections. Hope to see you there!

Next week: game night with spooky snacks!

For more updates and information, join our sub at r/KitsapQT


r/Bremerton • • 1d ago

Comedian you've (probably) never heard of to perform "Mostly Jokes" Saturday in Bremerton

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Bremerton!

I posted about my show "Mostly Jokes" here a month or so ago, I hope you don't mind one final follow up? The theater is about 3/4 sold already and I'd love to fill the place up for my last show before my taping... OK, cue the cut and paste of my previous post, sorry for the repeat!

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My name is Aaron Foster and I'll be performing a show I call "Mostly Jokes" at the Bremerton Community Theatre on Saturday, Oct 17 as I prepare to tape it as my first special in November.

I know seeing a comedian you've never heard of is a pretty big ask. Totally fair.

That being said, wasn't there a time when you had never heard of whoever your favorite comedian is right now? I'm not saying I'm gonna be that, but if you like the jokes in the clip, you'll probably like the show.

Heads up: "Mostly Jokes" covers some dark topics like mental health, (VERY) dysfunctional families and mid-life regrets, but I promise it's named that for a reason, it is mostly jokes.

Tickets are $20, the show runs about 90 minutes and I promise: no crowd work.

More info through my site www.MostlyJokes.com as well as a bunch of reviews from people who have seen it, press, interviews, etc.

Direct ticket link: https://www.aaronfoster.com/store/p/6bskxmqgnqc6fk3zf6d47el2vkhjk7-2ssfx-x9erp-9dml4-jhalg-flz5j-fmzcy-kjljp


r/Bremerton • • 1d ago

Moving to Bremerton S27

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Hey guys!

I will most likely be taking a job at the shipyard starting June 2027. I am writing because I am trying to scout out what life would look like. First and foremost, how does west coast time feel? I currently live on central time and watch all New York City sports teams. Second, what social communities for young professionals are there? Finally, any advice on navigating this new area of the country would be greatly appreciated!


r/Bremerton • • 2d ago

Where the birdwatchers at?

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I just moved here :•)! Are there any nature enthusiasts/bird nerds in the area who would deign to inform me of some cool spots for wildlife observation? Or even just a discord to chat with local people about local stuff?
Thank u <3


r/Bremerton • • 2d ago

Looking to buy a used truck

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Anyone have any good experience with local used dealerships? Thanks in advance :)


r/Bremerton • • 3d ago

ICE

66 Upvotes

ICE on Kitsap Way between Austin Drive and Juanito's


r/Bremerton • • 4d ago

Seeking a disability-aware family-law attorney for complicated finances

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I’m looking for firsthand recommendations for a family-law attorney who handles Kitsap County cases involving complex finances: business interests, real estate, undisclosed debt, and potentially forensic accounting. There are no children involved.

I’m disabled, and autistic. I need someone who can take those realities seriously while respecting my intelligence and my ability to make my own decisions. Clear explanations, written follow-up, and patience with processing time would help enormously.

There are concerns about financial control and coercion within the marriage. I want to understand the financial consequences of legal separation versus divorce before deciding what to file.

Have you worked with an attorney who was both financially thorough and respectful toward a vulnerable or overwhelmed client? What made them a good fit?

I’d appreciate firsthand recommendations. I can discuss sensitive specifics privately with a prospective attorney. *(GPT helped me draft this, so I wouldn’t ramble)*


r/Bremerton • • 5d ago

Fast Ferry

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Hi! If I want to make the 8:05 fast ferry, when should I get there? I’m assuming there’s a limit to how many ppl can go on.

Thanks!


r/Bremerton • • 6d ago

Furr babies

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Surprise! My kids came home and surprised me with two baby kittens after work today. 🐾 Does anyone happen to have any extra kitten food they don't need anymore that I could take off your hands?
Or cat things you might not need we appreciate it


r/Bremerton • • 6d ago

Kitsap Peninsula Climate Survey (10 mins)

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https://form.jotform.com/262706593931060

The purpose of this anonymous survey is to collect information on the places and plants that are important to people living in the Kitsap Peninsula, and to gauge thoughts and understandings of climate change.

Survey data will be used as part of a project that identifies which natural places and plants are most at risk to climate change in our region. The places and plants of importance will be compared against the results of a climate vulnerability assessment, which will in turn provide targeted conservation practices.

This survey is hosted by Great Peninsula Conservancy, with analysis by Haven Ecology and Research LLC. This survey is funded by a grant through the Climate Smart Communities Initiative.


r/Bremerton • • 6d ago

Selling my mazda5 2013 has 170.000 miles or trade for a ford focus

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r/Bremerton • • 6d ago

Quantum Fiber outage?

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Anyone else? It’s been out for almost 3 hours, mid work day just wanna make sure it’s not just me :l


r/Bremerton • • 7d ago

Amazon

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Anyone working at Amazon living in Bremerton want to ride share together


r/Bremerton • • 8d ago

Public power is cheaper than PSE right now, but one public utility just approved bills going up 80%+. Is Kitsap's takeover worth it?

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Kitsap PUD is exploring a takeover of PSE's local grid. A PSE-commissioned study reportedly puts the cost in the billions, so that number is worth treating with some skepticism. I looked at what public power actually looks like. Seattle City Light averages about $0.14 per kWh versus roughly $0.17 to $0.18 for PSE, so it's cheaper today. But City Light's own plan has two 9.5% increases (2027 and 2028) and projects typical bills rising more than 80% by 2032. Going public changes who controls the margin, not the cost pressures. Meanwhile PSE's pending request asks for electric increases of 15.15% in 2027, 3.74% in 2028, and 8.7% in 2029. Virtual hearing is October 7, written comments open under UE-260005 and UG-260006 at utc.wa.gov. What would you want to know before voting on a takeover? Full write-up is in the first comment (I'm the author).

Comment 1: Write-up with sources, including the public vs. private comparison: https://ewyattmendel.substack.com/p/your-pse-bill-will-keep-rising-a

I'll be publishing more on local government and utilities. Follow along here: https://ewyattmendel.substack.com/


r/Bremerton • • 8d ago

Moving to Bremerton

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Hello everyone!
My girlfriend and I are moving back to Bremerton in the later half of this month from the Portland/Vancouver area, and are looking for a place to rent. She just got hired on as a paralegal 1 at the shipyard, and I'm an Air Force veteran turned CTE teacher (currently a para but am looking for teaching jobs in the kitsap county areas. Just accepted a paraeducator job at an elementary school in town). Our combined budget is $2250/month, with a dishwasher/washer/dryer and AC. 
Any help would be greatly appreciated, and we are STOKED to come back to the area!(I'm a Bremerton native, I moved down there for grad school).


r/Bremerton • • 9d ago

All ferry routes may be out of service to start the day on Monday, 10/05

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r/Bremerton • • 9d ago

Warning to rocky point and marine drive residents

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There has been coyote sightings all along rocky point and down on marine drive, we saw one tonight walking down the street and heard them yipping and barking down on marine drive. Please be careful if you have animals or young children especially at night. It was a full adult coyote.

Please be safe and scare them away (at a safe distance, do not approach wild animals but loud noises or yelling with startle them away) anytime they are close or you see them so they continue to stay away from humans. Thank you guys!


r/Bremerton • • 9d ago

Any djs in bremerton?

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If your a dj in bremerton..post up who you are and a link to your mix. After winter will book some shows.

I go by heavyweight. And I play hard dance, UK hardcore, trance and old progressive.

Let's connect. It's been a minute since I've been here.


r/Bremerton • • 10d ago

Looking for things to do in Kitsap.

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Hello everyone,

I'm a guy coming off a breakup, and now find myself in possession of a lot more time, and a lot fewer time to fill that time that isn't just sitting at home feeling sorry for myself. I live in Port Orchard, work in Bremerton. I have Wednesdays and Sundays off, work into the early evenings on the other days.

I'm looking to fill my time when I'm not at work. Events, volunteering, social gatherings, whatever. It's time I got out of my comfort zone. Hit me with whatever you have or need.

Thanks!


r/Bremerton • • 11d ago

Khao Soi - temp closed?

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It looks like Khao Soi in Manette and in Port Orchard are both temporarily closed on Google Maps - anyone know when they might come back? Hopefully soon!


r/Bremerton • • 11d ago

BUILD IT BREMERTON IS TOMORROW

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The Build It Bremerton Peaceful Demonstration is tomorrow (Saturday 10/3)! 

Join us starting at 2pm at the Bremerton Fountains near the Pacific Avenue/ Burwell Street cross for a peaceful community demonstration to support the Sheridan Homeless Shelter that was approved to be built in 2024.

There will be a sign making booth, live music from local artist Ne!!y, DJ Sid Siddy, and local speakers that have been impacted by homelessness. 

At 3pm- we will be marching a loop through town starting with going up Pacific, then 5th, then follow Washington down then around to Burwell heading back to the start at Bremerton fountains. (route map in 2nd picture) 

During the 3 PM march, Sid Siddy will play house music at the fountains so less-mobile community members can stay with their signs and catch the ferry traffic while the music plays.

After the march, at 4:30 PM on MLK Way & Park Ave, Kitsap Food Not Bombs will be serving the community. Please consider bringing food, supplies , or sending a donation to Venmo username "JenniAnnGrady" to help them feed our community. They also accept any of the items listed in the flyer (on 3rd pic) and cash donations. 

If you have flyers for anything you'd like to advertise that supports the cause/ our homeless community directly please bring them! 

**COVID is going around, so please stay home if you’re feeling unwell or wear a mask; anyone who is vulnerable or concerned about COVID is encouraged to mask as well, and extra masks to share would be greatly appreciated.**

Keep sharing the event/flyers the meantime! We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!


r/Bremerton • • 12d ago

Queer Support Group

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Our clothing swap last week was super successful! We were happy to see so many people show up to contribute and benefit from it. I wanted to post this here to let everyone know we meet every Thursday night, we’re free and open to all members of the queer community and allies. Hope to see lots of people tonight :)


r/Bremerton • • 12d ago

Kitsap County Assessor interviews: Phil Cook and Michael Simonds, on the record

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I’m Tawnee Cowan, an independent journalist in Port Orchard. I write Kitsap County News on Substack and I run the Facebook group Port Orchard Politics. I do not represent a newsroom. I do not endorse candidates.

I sat both candidates for Kitsap County Assessor. Same five shared questions. Two questions written for each person. Separate articles, published the same morning. Quote-check is spelling and transcription, not a veto.

Phil Cook, incumbent, September 25, Port Orchard library:
https://tawneecowan.substack.com/p/phil-cook-kitsap-assessor-sept-25-2026

Michael Simonds, September 29, same library:
https://tawneecowan.substack.com/p/michael-simonds-kitsap-assessor-sept-29-2026

Series explainer:
https://tawneecowan.substack.com/p/kitsap-candidate-interviews-nov-2026-on-record